Hub Manager for the UK Hub for Quantum Enhanced Position, Navigation and Timing

The EPSRC UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position Navigation and Timing (QEPNT) is one of five prestigious programmes in the UK's flagship National Quantum Technology Programme. QEPNT will lead and support the community, ecosystem and technologies required for the UK to be a global leader in future Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technologies and systems. Our vision is to deliver atomic clocks, quantum inertial sensors, single-photon LiDAR sensors and quantum-classical hybrid sensors that will create practical systems for resilient PNT applications. To build the UK community and ecosystem for QEPNT we will bring together experts from academia, industry and Government agencies to ensure delivery of technologies for national security, critical national infrastructure, aerospace, connected and autonomous vehicles, maritime, energy and other applications.

The Hub Manager is a key position, ensuring the smooth delivery of QEPNT. The Hub Manager will lead the operational and business development team of the Glasgow-led Hub and will be required to contribute to the development and implementation of strategy, and have delegated responsibility for governance, financial management and day-to-day operational delivery. The post-holder is accountable to the QEPNT Director and Project Lead for Hub delivery but will be expected to have a high degree of self-reliance and management skill. The Hub Manager will interact with a wide range of stakeholders working collaboratively with internal and external organisations within academic, governmental and industry sectors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the development and implementation of the QEPNT strategic framework.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day operational management of the project on behalf of the Hub leadership team, including assessing project needs, preparing timelines, identifying key milestones and project work plans, and ensuring that deadlines and deliverables are achieved.
• Working with the Principal Investigator and Director to provide leadership and direction to the QEPNT operational and Business Development teams and ensure alignment to important internal and external information deadlines and meeting schedules.
• To engage with new opportunities as they arise to deliver value to the research and partner communities.
• Develop and maintain an accurate spend profile for the project that meets funder requirements. Ensure partner spend plans and commitments are delivered within budget including the assessment and management of spend risks for core budget.
• To proactively manage close working links and acting as the key interface with the EPSRC's appointed programme manager to ensure that University and EPSRC timelines are integrated.
• To identify and resolve a wide variety of complex issues using specialist knowledge and a high degree of initiative.
• To develop and regularly review performance against the Hub's key performance indicators (KPIs), produce collated reports and to be the responsible owner for the risk management framework.
• To ensure effective communications are in place with all stakeholders including consultation and management of expectations.
• To prepare and deliver written and oral reports on finances and project outcomes for the Hub Management Board, funders and other stakeholders as requirements.
• To support Hub management engagement with the Hub Independent Advisory Board and Strategic Advisory Board, or any new organisational structures that may emerge in response to funder requirements.
• Line management of the Hub Communications, Marketing and Outreach Manager and Hub Finance Coordinator.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key professional services staff within UoG and other HEIs to ensure efficient delivery of Hub objectives within the local HEI processes and procedures.
• To proactively engage with UK Government Departments and Agencies to ensure that the programme is aligned to Government policy and supporting Government needs.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Essential
• A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and management skills in a similar or number of different specialist roles. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9,10 or 11 (Ordinary/Honours Degree, Post Graduate Qualification), or equivalent, including being professionally qualified in relevant discipline, with a broad range of professional experience in a management role(s).
• A2 Comprehensive working knowledge of financial management, with an ability to manage and control budgets, analyse financial data.
• A3 In depth knowledge and understanding of project/programme management methodologies.
• A4 Well-developed understanding of policies surrounding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and data protection and the implications of non-compliance.
• Desirable
• B1 Well developed knowledge of university systems and services and how they relate to externally funded projects.
• B2 Understanding of policies surrounding research management: Trusted Research, export control and Responsible Research and Innovation.

Skills

• Essential
• C1 Organisational skills, relating to one's own work and that of others to direct effort to key areas.
• C2 Stakeholder management skills, including understanding and managing competing stakeholder needs both internal to the University of Glasgow and with partner institutes and businesses.
• C3 Analytical and problem-solving skills, as applied to technical and non-technical hurdles.
• C4 Ability to assess critical situations accurately and quickly and make the correct decisions.
• C5 Ability to motivate project team members and to develop strong working relationships at all levels.
• C6 Proven high-level communication skills, including presentation skills, obtained through representational, influencing and/or negotiating activities.
• C7 Ability to influence, liaise and co-operate with people across organisational boundaries, including senior management.
• C8 Expertise in management of teams.
• Experience
• Essential
• E1 Project/programme management experience in both small and large projects.
• E2 Demonstrable track record of successful staff leadership and management, including target setting and performance management.
• Desirable
• F1 Experience of working in a research-intensive environment.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8, £48,350 - £56,021 per annum. This post is full time (35 hours per week), and has funding for up to 5 years in the first instance. As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community. We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website for more information.